127
127
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
KRCB
tv
eye 127
favorite 0
quote 0
israel would not confirm or deny the strike. margaret warner has been reporting on the developments from jerusalem. i spoke with her a short while ago. margaret, it's good to see you. based on your reporting, what can you tell us about this attack today? >> well, gwen, israeli officials are completely mum about this, but i've been able to confirm from a u.s. official that, in fact, the attack took place, th hit s convoy of trucks carrying s.a.-17 antimissile components or the missiles themselves headed toward leban lebanon. the official i talked to said it actually occurred fairly near damascus but that the missiles or missile parts were already in hezbollah's hands. in other words, that this was not a syrian army convoy taking the weapons to hezbollah, the militant shiite group in lebanon, but hezbollah already had possession of them. if that turns out to be th case,t sa alot about hezbollah's actions and activities in syria right now. >> ifill: so a u.s. official has confirmed this to you. the syrian state television has said
israel would not confirm or deny the strike. margaret warner has been reporting on the developments from jerusalem. i spoke with her a short while ago. margaret, it's good to see you. based on your reporting, what can you tell us about this attack today? >> well, gwen, israeli officials are completely mum about this, but i've been able to confirm from a u.s. official that, in fact, the attack took place, th hit s convoy of trucks carrying s.a.-17 antimissile components or the missiles...
140
140
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
KRCB
tv
eye 140
favorite 0
quote 0
the attack adds to what it calls israel's history of aggression against arabs and muslims. reuters report the plane bombed a convoy. they suggested trucks were carrying weapons. israeli prime minister said on sunday weapons were flowing out of syria and that israelisust be fully prepared. he's concerned that syrian made missiles and chemical weapons may reach hezbollah. countries around the world have pledged more than $1.5 billion in humanitarian aid for syria. 4.7 syrians need help including millions forced from their homes. >> translator: it's freezing here. we get only one blanket for family. many people are sick. >> representatives of quikuwaitd the united arabs pledged money. >> there's no milita solution. this should be resolved through political solution. french troops are gaining ground in mali. they have taken control of the airport near algeria. french troops launched an operation three weeks ago. mali is a former frempnch colon. arabs have been kidnapped suspected of having links to the rebels and they have ramsacked shops. they sent a threat in nigeria. >>> thr
the attack adds to what it calls israel's history of aggression against arabs and muslims. reuters report the plane bombed a convoy. they suggested trucks were carrying weapons. israeli prime minister said on sunday weapons were flowing out of syria and that israelisust be fully prepared. he's concerned that syrian made missiles and chemical weapons may reach hezbollah. countries around the world have pledged more than $1.5 billion in humanitarian aid for syria. 4.7 syrians need help including...
15
15
tv
eye 15
favorite 0
quote 0
we are hearing from syria that israel did launch a military strike inside their country israel has not commented neither confirming nor denying these reports the syrian ambassador to lebanon did say that it was not clear when ever tell you would happen and that it was up to the powers that be to decide on such decisive action but he did say that it was an option and that it was and would be a surprise now the iranian deputy foreign minister has also stated that this israeli attack has serious implications for the israeli city of tel aviv and those are indeed quite harsh warnings what we understand from syria from syria and sources is that the israelis hit a research center not far from the capital city of damascus and that at least two on site workers were killed there are also reports that the strike hit a convoy of weapons that was making its way from syria to lebanon and now washington reportedly was warned by israel of its intention to strike inside syria this kind of comment coming from a high ranking american official who has spoken on condition that he not be named it is importa
we are hearing from syria that israel did launch a military strike inside their country israel has not commented neither confirming nor denying these reports the syrian ambassador to lebanon did say that it was not clear when ever tell you would happen and that it was up to the powers that be to decide on such decisive action but he did say that it was an option and that it was and would be a surprise now the iranian deputy foreign minister has also stated that this israeli attack has serious...
48
48
tv
eye 48
favorite 0
quote 0
israel for its side has declined to comment on the whole incident. i am as a q. at a tear off pan-african newswire says the alleged israeli air strike in syria is all part of a plan to bring down the acid government. it's quite interesting that the israeli government as well as the united states has not officially responded to this provocation against syria so it is inevitably a situation in which they are opening up a nother front in the war against the government of bashar al assad is part and parcel of a broader strategy part of that strategy of course has been a deployment of patriot missiles in turkey which is also a nato country on the border with syria and then of course with the airstrikes this is designed to create a sense of encircled it in regard to the syrian government i think that the syrian government and those who are want are seeking a negotiated and political settlement to this crisis you know very well that this is only designed to weaken the syrian government and that it will not be successful because in the lower term on the grou
israel for its side has declined to comment on the whole incident. i am as a q. at a tear off pan-african newswire says the alleged israeli air strike in syria is all part of a plan to bring down the acid government. it's quite interesting that the israeli government as well as the united states has not officially responded to this provocation against syria so it is inevitably a situation in which they are opening up a nother front in the war against the government of bashar al assad is part...
WHUT (Howard University Television)
77
77
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
WHUT
tv
eye 77
favorite 0
quote 0
staying with israel. israeli settlements in the occupied territories violate the rights of palestinians, the report says. the report by three human -- un human rights experts says they are driving palestinians off the land and subjecting them to discrimination and intimidation on a daily basis. israel does not accept the findings, saying the report will only hamper efforts to find a sustainable solution to the israel-palestine conflict. the french are claiming success in mali after taking the town of kidal, the last main stronghold of islamist rebels. the french acted unilaterally when they sent in their forces. now they are backing the idea of sending un peacekeepers to maintain stability. there are fears that the islamists are merely biding their time until foreign troops leave. >> for the french military intervention, it has been nearly three weeks of rapid advances as they have sought to turn the tide -- they have sought to turn the tide of the rebels. this may have been the easy bit of the operation.
staying with israel. israeli settlements in the occupied territories violate the rights of palestinians, the report says. the report by three human -- un human rights experts says they are driving palestinians off the land and subjecting them to discrimination and intimidation on a daily basis. israel does not accept the findings, saying the report will only hamper efforts to find a sustainable solution to the israel-palestine conflict. the french are claiming success in mali after taking the...
182
182
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
WJZ
tv
eye 182
favorite 0
quote 1
we have two iranian subsidiaries-- one in the north of israel, one in the south of israel. both are equipped with missiles that can reach tel aviv. so i have no doubt in my mind that this facility is going to be used. no doubt. >> reporter: as awful as retaliation could be, in the cafes of jerusalem we found wide agreement that the prospect of a nuclear iran is much worse. >> that must be the last solution, but if we have to do it, we have to do it. >> the debate was not whether we should or not, but it was about the timing. i believe that there is unanimous understanding in israel that if the sword, so to speak, is on our throat, we have to act. we will not let this sword cut the throat. >> reporter: the two leaders will pick up that debate when mr. netanyahu visits washington in march, as israelis ponder the prospect of another tense year ahead. >> woodruff: margaret's next story examines the growing divide between israelis and palestinans nearly 20 years after the oslo peace accords. and you can continue to find a link to all of our reporting from israel, gaza and the we
we have two iranian subsidiaries-- one in the north of israel, one in the south of israel. both are equipped with missiles that can reach tel aviv. so i have no doubt in my mind that this facility is going to be used. no doubt. >> reporter: as awful as retaliation could be, in the cafes of jerusalem we found wide agreement that the prospect of a nuclear iran is much worse. >> that must be the last solution, but if we have to do it, we have to do it. >> the debate was not...
159
159
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
KQED
tv
eye 159
favorite 0
quote 0
we have two iranian subsidiaries-- one in the north of israel, one in the south of israel. both are equipped with missiles that can reach tel aviv. so i have no doubt in my mind that this facility is going to be used. no doubt. >> reporter: as awful as retaliation could be, in the cafes of jerusalem we found wide agreement that the prospect of a nuclear iran is much worse. >> that must be the last solution, but if we have to do it, we have to do it. >> the debate was not whether we should or not, but it was about the timing. i believe that there is unanimous understanding in israel that if the sword, so to speak, is on our throat, we have to act. we will not let this sword cut the throat. >> reporter: the two leaders will pick up that debate when mr. netanyahu visits washington in march, as israelis ponder the prospect of another tense year ahead. >> woodruff: margaret's next story examines the growing divide between israelis and palestinans nearly 20 years after the oslo peace accords. and you can continue to find a link to all of our reporting from israel, gaza and the we
we have two iranian subsidiaries-- one in the north of israel, one in the south of israel. both are equipped with missiles that can reach tel aviv. so i have no doubt in my mind that this facility is going to be used. no doubt. >> reporter: as awful as retaliation could be, in the cafes of jerusalem we found wide agreement that the prospect of a nuclear iran is much worse. >> that must be the last solution, but if we have to do it, we have to do it. >> the debate was not...
17
17
tv
eye 17
favorite 0
quote 0
now we are hearing from syria that israel did launch a military strike inside that country israel has not commented neither confirming nor denying these reports the syrian ambassador to lebanon did say that it was not clear when ever telling a three act would happen and that it was up to the powers that be to decide on such decisive action but he did say that it was an option and that it was and would be a surprise now the iranian foreign minister has also stated that this israeli attack has serious implications for the israeli city of tel aviv and those are indeed quite harsh warnings what we understand from syria from syrian sources is that the israelis hit a research center not far from the capital city of damascus and that at least two unsigned workers were killed there are also reports that the strike hit a convoy of weapons that was making its way from syria to lebanon now washington reportedly was warned by israel obvious intention to strike inside syria this kind of comment coming from a high ranking american official who spoke on condition that he not being named it is import
now we are hearing from syria that israel did launch a military strike inside that country israel has not commented neither confirming nor denying these reports the syrian ambassador to lebanon did say that it was not clear when ever telling a three act would happen and that it was up to the powers that be to decide on such decisive action but he did say that it was an option and that it was and would be a surprise now the iranian foreign minister has also stated that this israeli attack has...
46
46
tv
eye 46
favorite 0
quote 1
israel has also boycotted the human rights review at the u.n. why would they do that i mean it feels it is a doing something wrong it's almost like this saying well we are. i think that it's a very misguided step both in the sense that it does send the wrong message of not standing up and stating their position but also in the sense that israel has been complaining for many years that it's being singled out by various un organs. the human rights council one of the things that it was formed to do was to have a more equitable process which had the same level of scrutiny for all you would members and although this report did single out israel it's boycott of the human rights council is comprehensive it refused to participate in a review process which every other un member attends and even israel attended four years ago and that undermines not only israel's international position but the home human rights process in general roy. human rights activists and blogger thank you very much for your time. bulgaria's government is expected to block the russi
israel has also boycotted the human rights review at the u.n. why would they do that i mean it feels it is a doing something wrong it's almost like this saying well we are. i think that it's a very misguided step both in the sense that it does send the wrong message of not standing up and stating their position but also in the sense that israel has been complaining for many years that it's being singled out by various un organs. the human rights council one of the things that it was formed to...
227
227
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 227
favorite 0
quote 0
for every senator to get up there and hollered and talk about israel, israel, israel as if they are the only nation on earth. let's talk about israel and the united states in 1947. they were supposed to be our best friend. what about library is -- liberia? i am so tired of hearing about israel. i do not live in israel. maybe some of those guys are double agents up there, but we need some people that think about america first. >> gene, joining us from lindbergh, montana, good afternoon. you are on the air. please go ahead. >> i have been listening and watching intently, taking notes on what has been said and ask, and i am really disturbed about chuck hagel. a leopard does not change his spots, and i am a firm believer in that. i have some tough questions if i could ask him myself, and whether it is the democrats or the republicans asking the questions, it is not the time for anybody to run and hide and say they do not know or they do not recall. that is all i have to say. >> calvin, durham, north carolina, day one of the confirmation hearings. you are on the air. >> yes, john mccain appe
for every senator to get up there and hollered and talk about israel, israel, israel as if they are the only nation on earth. let's talk about israel and the united states in 1947. they were supposed to be our best friend. what about library is -- liberia? i am so tired of hearing about israel. i do not live in israel. maybe some of those guys are double agents up there, but we need some people that think about america first. >> gene, joining us from lindbergh, montana, good afternoon....
20
20
tv
eye 20
favorite 0
quote 0
our relationship with israel is a special and historic. but it need not and cannot be at the expense of our arab and muslim relationships. that is an irresponsible and dangerous fault choice some saw president obama's decision to nominate chuck hagel as his message to these really hard liners we actually heard president obama say there is too much war talk going on and maybe nominating chuck hagel is his way of bringing down the tension and not not everybody here in washington likes that message but what's interesting since the beginning of the attack campaign against chuck hagel over these two months or so many of the attackers have sort of withdrawn their objections over chuck hagel nomination some say could be because they received assurances behind closed doors that as defense secretary chuck hagel is not going to make any drastic moves to really challenge washington's foreign policy with the doxies. four hundred million dollars in debt and ukraine has had to ask russia for more time to pay find out online how it managed to get so far
our relationship with israel is a special and historic. but it need not and cannot be at the expense of our arab and muslim relationships. that is an irresponsible and dangerous fault choice some saw president obama's decision to nominate chuck hagel as his message to these really hard liners we actually heard president obama say there is too much war talk going on and maybe nominating chuck hagel is his way of bringing down the tension and not not everybody here in washington likes that...
32
32
tv
eye 32
favorite 0
quote 0
our relationship with israel is a special and historic. but it need not and cannot be at the expense of our arab and muslim relationships. that is an irresponsible and dangerous fault george some saw president obama's decision to nominate chuck hagel as his message to these really hard liners we actually heard president obama say there is too much war talk going on and maybe nominating chuck hagel is his way of bringing down the tension and not much not everybody here in washington likes that message but what's interesting since the beginning of the attack campaign against chuck hagel over these two months or so many of the attackers have sort of withdrawn their objections over charcoals domination some say could be because they received assurances behind closed doors that as defense secretary chuck hagel is not going to make any drastic moves to really challenge washington's foreign policy orthodoxies. for a deeper insight into the story i'm joined live by an analyst for antiwar dot com kelly of flaws. hagel has been criticized for being
our relationship with israel is a special and historic. but it need not and cannot be at the expense of our arab and muslim relationships. that is an irresponsible and dangerous fault george some saw president obama's decision to nominate chuck hagel as his message to these really hard liners we actually heard president obama say there is too much war talk going on and maybe nominating chuck hagel is his way of bringing down the tension and not much not everybody here in washington likes that...
109
109
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
KCSMMHZ
tv
eye 109
favorite 0
quote 0
i think this is also a message by israel to iran indicating that israel is not willing to accept any deals. >> is that why israel has attacked? >> there is no knowledge of why exactly israel attacked last night rather than a week ago or a week later. i think the new government in the making wants to make clear that they will continue policies towards the region, and it is a clear message towards iran and also towards russia. >> what about the united nations' clear criticism of israel's settlement activity? >> israel will continue to ignore this decision. so will the united states. they will continue to back israeli policies in the occupied territories, but nevertheless, there is a certain change of attitudes to be observed in western countries. more and more criticism coming along with israeli settlement policies, and i think israelis feel the heat. you might even interpret this action we have just seen in syria and the rhetoric in israel about the perceived iranian threat as a means to really distract from this business in the west bank of building one settlement after the other. >>
i think this is also a message by israel to iran indicating that israel is not willing to accept any deals. >> is that why israel has attacked? >> there is no knowledge of why exactly israel attacked last night rather than a week ago or a week later. i think the new government in the making wants to make clear that they will continue policies towards the region, and it is a clear message towards iran and also towards russia. >> what about the united nations' clear criticism of...
111
111
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
FOXNEWS
tv
eye 111
favorite 0
quote 0
that was a red line for israel. >> shepard: israel said that was a red loan. mike barrett is currently the ceo at a consulting firm. what do you make of this? >> i think that jonathan is exactly right. the fear is the retaliation could be globally against israeli and with most people they're talking about. they don't make a distinction between israeli and u.s.s'sment from the israeli point of view, it's like the case for preemptive action that the u.s. used after 9/11 in terms of afghan and -- afghanistan and you know that hezbollah has the intent to attack israel and when why they get more sophisticated weapons, israel has to look at it as a threat. >> shepard: the threat? >> most likely a terrorist attack, probably not in israel. likely somewhere else. we have seen attacks against embassies and other interests in africa and places like that. so that's the small-term -- near-term strategy. but the other piece is these are fairly sophisticated. these weapons convoy was a-17s, which is a sophisticated surface to air missile, russian, and one of the flight pads
that was a red line for israel. >> shepard: israel said that was a red loan. mike barrett is currently the ceo at a consulting firm. what do you make of this? >> i think that jonathan is exactly right. the fear is the retaliation could be globally against israeli and with most people they're talking about. they don't make a distinction between israeli and u.s.s'sment from the israeli point of view, it's like the case for preemptive action that the u.s. used after 9/11 in terms of...
16
16
tv
eye 16
favorite 0
quote 0
israel for its side has declined to comment on the whole incident. i am as it were at a tear off pan-african newswire says the alleged israeli air strike in syria is all part of a plan to bring down the assad government. is quite interesting that the israeli government as well as the united states has not officially responded to this publication against syria so it is inevitably a situation in which they are opening up a not a fact and the war against the government of by bashar al assad had a possible broader strategy part of that strategy of course has been a deployment of patriot missiles in turkey which is also a nato country on the border with syria and then of course with the airstrikes this is designed to create a sense of encircled me in regard to the syrian government i think that the syrian government and those who are seeking a. negotiated and political settlement to this crisis you know very well that this is only designed to weaken the syrian government and that it will not be successful because in the low term on the ground the syrian g
israel for its side has declined to comment on the whole incident. i am as it were at a tear off pan-african newswire says the alleged israeli air strike in syria is all part of a plan to bring down the assad government. is quite interesting that the israeli government as well as the united states has not officially responded to this publication against syria so it is inevitably a situation in which they are opening up a not a fact and the war against the government of by bashar al assad had a...
138
138
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
FOXNEWS
tv
eye 138
favorite 0
quote 0
jon: israel attacked that convoy. the irrainsians and -- iranians as well as syrians are threatening war on israel. if that should erupt what would the united states, what should the united states do? >> well i mean obviously i don't want to speculate what may or may not happen militarily. obviously that is a very sensitive topic. let me say this. i think the united states has a clear obligation to stand with israel as our ally. to provide them material support for their own defense. israel is more than capable of defending themselves. they will be the first to tell you that but they do need our help and assistance in different ways. we need to stand prepared to make it very clear just as iran said an attack on syria is an attack on iran we should be very clear an attack on israel is an attack on our interests and america and i for one am prepared to say that. >> let's switch gear to immigration reform. it has been a front and center item this week. one member of a bipartisan group of eight senators that unveiled thei
jon: israel attacked that convoy. the irrainsians and -- iranians as well as syrians are threatening war on israel. if that should erupt what would the united states, what should the united states do? >> well i mean obviously i don't want to speculate what may or may not happen militarily. obviously that is a very sensitive topic. let me say this. i think the united states has a clear obligation to stand with israel as our ally. to provide them material support for their own defense....
81
81
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
FOXNEWS
tv
eye 81
favorite 0
quote 0
the f-16s to israel? would that be concerning for you? is it concerning for you given the climate in the middle east? >> let's back up. i would suspend weapons shipment to egypt under the present circumstance but would not stop aid. we have giving billions to israel and egypt to support the cornerstone of american policy in the middle east. right now we're in a very difficult period with egypt. these f-16s right-hand going to morsi. they're going to the egyptian military. the one force that egypt -- that should support our position, and by the way, thissing not the first time they've got f-16s. they have a lot of them already. >> leave it there, ambassador john bolton. thank you very much. >> this twister leaving destruction in its wake. the man living to talk about it, joins us next. >> get back in here. [ male announcer ] you like who you are... and you learned something along the way. this is the age of knowing what you're made of. so, why let erectile dysfunction get in your way? talk to your doctor about viagra. 20 million men alread
the f-16s to israel? would that be concerning for you? is it concerning for you given the climate in the middle east? >> let's back up. i would suspend weapons shipment to egypt under the present circumstance but would not stop aid. we have giving billions to israel and egypt to support the cornerstone of american policy in the middle east. right now we're in a very difficult period with egypt. these f-16s right-hand going to morsi. they're going to the egyptian military. the one force...
87
87
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
KQED
tv
eye 87
favorite 0
quote 0
they would not be in a position to attack israel. this is bluster. >> how do you read the strikes that the israelis conducted against this target? is israel taking advantage of the unrest to do it needs to do? do they feel nervous about what's happening inside of syria? >> this is not surprising. they have been sending signals for the past few days. they have told the americans in jordan and others that if weapons of mass destruction, chemical weapons fallen to the wrong hands or given to hezbollah, then this would be a game-changer. the other thing is that they know as everybody else knows that hezbollah has stored weapons, probably including sophisticated missiles in syria, in the syrian territory. there is concern within the leadership of hezbollah that the regime may fall or lose damascus and the area around damascus. that is why they may be moving these missiles to store them in lebanon. >> how nervous do the israelis need to be about what is happening inside of syria? >> everybody is nervous. the americans are talking to the is
they would not be in a position to attack israel. this is bluster. >> how do you read the strikes that the israelis conducted against this target? is israel taking advantage of the unrest to do it needs to do? do they feel nervous about what's happening inside of syria? >> this is not surprising. they have been sending signals for the past few days. they have told the americans in jordan and others that if weapons of mass destruction, chemical weapons fallen to the wrong hands or...
81
81
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
MSNBC
tv
eye 81
favorite 0
quote 0
support for missile defense systems in israel. translation, he's for unilateral military action if necessary against iran. more. "if iran continues to flout its international obligations, it should continue to face severe and growing consequences. while there is time and space for diplomacy, backed by pressure, the window is closing." this is what he says on gay rights in the questionnaire, "i fully support gay and lesbian women serving openly in the u.s. military and am committed to a full implementation of the repeal of don't ask, don't tell." and on the use of force, "i believe we must think very carefully before we commit our armed forces to battlefields abroad. our forces deserve policies and planning worthy of the sacrifices they make in combat." it's likely that every senate democrat due to chuck schumer's support will back hagel. some not enthusiastically, but they'll do so. and right now there's at least run republican who's planning to vote for his former republican colleague. that's 56 votes, enough for a majority passa
support for missile defense systems in israel. translation, he's for unilateral military action if necessary against iran. more. "if iran continues to flout its international obligations, it should continue to face severe and growing consequences. while there is time and space for diplomacy, backed by pressure, the window is closing." this is what he says on gay rights in the questionnaire, "i fully support gay and lesbian women serving openly in the u.s. military and am...
77
77
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
FBC
tv
eye 77
favorite 0
quote 0
's israel says israel hit a military research set. former gop senator chuck hagel is before the senate armed service committee. he is telling people not to write him off base on earlier comments about israel and iran. if confirmed, he would be the first veteran to serve as defense secretary. negotiators in contact with the suspect who is a retired truck driver holding a 5-year-old blake inside and underground bunker. the man grabbed a boy off of a school bus on tuesday after shooting and killing the bus driver. those are your headlines. dagen: thank you, greg. connell: violent storms ripping through the southwest. reports of tornadoes in six different states. dagen: crazy would be a word to describe it. >> extreme. we are dealing with temperature drops in some cases from tuesday to saturday at 60 degrees. the incredible work for the gulf of mexico is what is fueling new storms. this is what we typically see at the end of april. two tornadoes were enough to in kentucky. speaking of that wind, the storm is moving across the south east.
's israel says israel hit a military research set. former gop senator chuck hagel is before the senate armed service committee. he is telling people not to write him off base on earlier comments about israel and iran. if confirmed, he would be the first veteran to serve as defense secretary. negotiators in contact with the suspect who is a retired truck driver holding a 5-year-old blake inside and underground bunker. the man grabbed a boy off of a school bus on tuesday after shooting and...
190
190
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
FOXNEWS
tv
eye 190
favorite 0
quote 1
i was helping circulate a letter that was for israel, solidarity for israel. there are only four senators who wouldn't sign that letter. he was one of the four. he has, in 2007 the, we had legislation concerning the iranian revolutionary guard, which is a terrorist group, to put them on a terrorist list. he voted against that in my opinion he is wrong on the issues in the middle east. but he is right in line i might say with president obama. bill: you said this was many years ago. i'm just wondering, with the passing of time was he able to explain to you fairly and sufficiently why he felt that way? >> i --. bill: and whether or not he perhaps has changed today? >> i don't think that will happen. he has been too consistent. bill, a good time to ask me that question in about six hours from now when the hearing's over. bill: perhaps we can revisit that. he faced opposition from others. whether it was his position on israel or the issue with iran. and others believe because he did not work in the department of defense, that this would be a novel start for a man l
i was helping circulate a letter that was for israel, solidarity for israel. there are only four senators who wouldn't sign that letter. he was one of the four. he has, in 2007 the, we had legislation concerning the iranian revolutionary guard, which is a terrorist group, to put them on a terrorist list. he voted against that in my opinion he is wrong on the issues in the middle east. but he is right in line i might say with president obama. bill: you said this was many years ago. i'm just...
121
121
Jan 31, 2013
01/13
by
CSPAN
tv
eye 121
favorite 0
quote 0
supporter of israel as may be any president since 1948, when harry truman helped give birth to israel. this president has been there -- as he said, have israel's back. $3.1 billion in assistance, almost 300 additional million dollars of the defense department for iron dome. i am a strong supporter of all of those programs and will continue to support them. >> thank you. >> before i call on that senator mccain, there's not a quorum present and i ask the committee to consider 952 military nominations. is there a motion to favorably report does? all in favor? opposed? the motion carries. thank you. senator mccain? >> thank you. i'm pleased to see an old friend here before the committee, especially pleased to see senator warner and senator nunn , two senators who have contributed greatly to the defense. these questions are not reasonable people disagreeing, these are fundamental disagreements. our concerns pertain to your final judgment and world view on areas of national security, including security in the middle east. with that in mind, let me begin with your opposition to the surge in
supporter of israel as may be any president since 1948, when harry truman helped give birth to israel. this president has been there -- as he said, have israel's back. $3.1 billion in assistance, almost 300 additional million dollars of the defense department for iron dome. i am a strong supporter of all of those programs and will continue to support them. >> thank you. >> before i call on that senator mccain, there's not a quorum present and i ask the committee to consider 952...